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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.14, 3,548.18 and 1,756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.14, 3,548.18 and 1,756.59 is: 2,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.14 : 3,548.18 = 1,756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.14/3,548.18 = 1,756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.14x = 3,548.18 × 1,756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.14x = 6,232,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,688.72/2,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.68

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